Patty vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between patty and flank steak
- Patty is higher in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat, yet flank steak is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Flank steak covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 28% more than patty.
- Patty contains 2 times more monounsaturated fat than flank steak. While patty contains 6.861g of monounsaturated fat, flank steak contains only 3.317g.
- The amount of saturated fat in flank steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +98.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.63 g
Fats:
15.69 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.72 g
Other:
4.96 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-8366.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~64.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.643 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.214mg | 0.579mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 14.8µg | 29.4µg | 27% |
| Protein | 14.63g | 27.66g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 7.363mg | 22% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.05µg | 1.63µg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.333g | 3.395g | 13% |
| Fats | 15.69g | 8.23g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 145mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.861g | 3.317g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 79mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 4.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.545mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.93mg | 1.74mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 339mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.643g | 0.322g | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 204kcal | 192kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 74mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Patty is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.938g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)